Facility Evaluation Report

On 10/09/23 at 8:48 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jewel Baptiste conducted an unannounced Annual continuation inspection to Edwards Cove. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by the Administrator Edward Cruz and explained the reason for the visit. This home is licensed to serve age range 18 through 59. Approve for (3) Ambulatory only. The facility does not have any clients at this time. The Administrator Certificate expired on 6/05/2023 #6044600735. LPA observed on the CCLD website the facility’s administrator certificate is pending. During today's visit LPA inspected the physical plant inside and outside, reviewed the food supply, tested the smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, reviewed (2) staff files.

This home contains 2 bedrooms, 1 office/staff room, 1 meeting/visitors area, 2 bathrooms, living room, linen room, kitchen, and dining room. The home also has a caregiver’s quarters in the back yard which contains 2 rooms. LPA toured the physical plant with the Administrator and observed all client bedrooms contained required furniture, lamps, dresser, chair, and closet space. The rooms also contain personal belongings of the licensee. The two bathrooms contain a working toilet, basin and water faucet, shower with grab bar. The temperature measured at 124.1*F-127.0*F respectively which does not meet title 22 guidelines. This poses a potential safety hazard to the clients. The smoke detectors were battery operated and individually tested and observed to be working properly. The carbon monoxide detector was located throughout the facility, tested, and functioning properly. There were (2) fire extinguishers located in kitchen and office fully charged and up to date. The kitchen was toured and contained working appliances; refrigerator, stove, oven and contained dishware, cups, plates, utensils, pots, and pans with. Toxins and medications were not fully secured. The pantry was stocked with canned goods, pasta, cereals, and the food supply contained a sufficient supply with a two-day supply of perishables and a seven-day supply of non-perishables that met title 22 guidelines. LPA observed debris around the Kitchen, bathrooms, and meeting/visitors’ area. (Report continued on LIC809C.)